Nov 27

Connor got another shot today (actually 3) administered by three nurses at the same time! So far he doesn't seem to be having any additional side effects, hopefully that continues.
His hemoglobin has dropped again, so he's likely to be tired again this weekend. They'll give him two more units of blood on Monday (in addition to the spinal tap and chemo shots!) Another full day there.
When they said these next 10 months were a lot, they weren't down playing it!

We had a lovely dinner last night and played a home escape room game. We made the kids escape before they could have dessert!

Connor played the cancer card at dinner for the first time! I can't remember what we'd even asked him to do, but out of nowhere he deadpanned, "But I have Cancer!!!" It's a good thing we can still laugh 😂 All if us were howling 🤣

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  1. Nana PenNovember 27, 2020 at 5:51 PM

    Oh thank God that chemo does not affect sense of humour! Gotta keep that and have a good laugh! He kinda is allowed the "C" card every now and then. Just sayin'. Your American Thanksgiving sounds like you had a wonderful family time! Love that and love you all💕

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  2. BeataNovember 28, 2020 at 3:58 PM

    Your strength of spirit and Connor’s strength of character is indomitable!!! I love it and can just picture it all. Thank God for good care as well. 💕🌸🙏. Much love

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  3. KinlinFamilyNovember 29, 2020 at 1:36 PM

    OMG ... Monday sounds like a blast! I don’t like to wish time away, but I wish for a speedy 10 months! I love games ... sounds like a very fun evening - trying to escape - dessert is an excellent motivator! :) Way to go Connor - love your sense of humour - keeps you sane! All the best and lots of love. Hope Monday runs smoothly and time flies! 💕☘️K/C/M/L

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  4. UnknownNovember 29, 2020 at 2:31 PM

    Glad to hear you're enjoying each other and laughing in the moments. Much love and continued prayers❤️

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